How to pronounce schoolgirls
Say it like SKOOL-gurlz. Schoolgirls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- gurlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolgirls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gurlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolgirls
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOOL-gurlz.
What does schoolgirls mean?
- plural of schoolgirl How to pronounce schoolgirl
- third-person singular simple present indicative of schoolgirl How to pronounce schoolgirl
Questions about saying schoolgirls
How do you pronounce schoolgirls?
Say SKOOL-gurlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌɡɝlz/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌɡɜːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolgirls?
Schoolgirls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · gurlz.
Is schoolgirls pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskuːlˌɡɜːlz/ (SKOOL-gurlz).